Americanah in Ultimate Popsugar Reading Challenge

May 08, 2016 Astrid Lim rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: culture, america, africa, contemporary, race

I like all the references about culture (especially race) in America, since I've been working with Americans for quite some time and I feel the stories are relevant. I can connect well with many references in this book. But I don't really like Ifemelu the main character- her self righteousness and judgmental tendency made me dislike her even more. I also don't like the ending- the romance part sucks in my opinion, and not necessary. Too bad though. I love the idea of this book and the importance ...more

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Apr 16, 2017 Lori rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: adult-fiction, 2017-popsugar-book-challenge

I'm not going to lie; I didn't want this book to end.
I read it slowly and deliberately, sometimes re-reading chapters. It's that engrossing and lyrically beautiful. ...more

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Dec 18, 2013 Kate rated it really liked it

I loved her other books, but this went just lasted forever. Too long, actually. Giving it four stars for its observations on race and gender.

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Mar 24, 2017 Nicole marked it as didn-t-finish

Shelves: 2017

Americanah follows the story of two Nigerians who dream of a life in America. One makes to to America while the other lives in England, yet both eventually return to Nigeria. The book is eye-opening and thought-providing, both about the stereotypes they encounter, and the struggle to be happy.
I made it about half way through, but struggled to connect to the story or the characters.

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